> Billie Swisher, was the charge Histotechnologist at CDC in Atlanta,
> Georgia for 16 years.  She advised me that they used the Steiner
> exclusively to demonstrate cat scratch, and verified by fluorescent
> antibody studies.  
> 
> The Center for Disease Control had prepared numerous cases of cat scratch
> to compare the Warthin Starry with the Steiner   While the silver stains
> are chemically similar, their findings were that the Steiner was a more
> reliable stain.   (The study occurred after the AFIP published their paper
> recommending the Warthin Starry).  
> 
> She stated that the problem with demonstrating this organism is:   If the
> organsims are immature they will not be demonstrated.   If it is a late
> maturation you will find necrosis and they will not be demonstrated.  It
> has to be a "hot lesion" and that is why it is not frequently seen.   
> 
> Jeanine Bartlett is the current Histotech at CDC.  If she is on line, she
> may be able to provide any updated information.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	A van Binsbergen [SMTP:anneb@mail.saimr.wits.ac.za]
> Sent:	Tuesday, October 30, 2001 1:15 AM
> To:	Histonet
> Subject:	bacillary angiomatosis
> 
> Hello histonetters
> Can you help - please?
> We need to demonstrate Bacillary Angiomatosis rather urgently - any method
> OTHER than WS would be appreciated
> TIA
> Annie
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